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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pisa:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $150 (€124).
A bus is $495 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $570 (€470).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Pisa
How to get from Zurich to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM12h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM12h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1189+
LH74021:30 PM4h25Zurich Airport5:55 PMPisa International Airport$6951One-way1 transfer
Other options
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 599+
Regionale 22951:33 PM8h34Zurich HB10:07 PMPisa Centrale$1541One-way2 transfers
EuroCity 37+
Intercity 6852:33 PM8h44Zurich HB11:17 PMPisa Centrale$1581One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 6791:33 PM8h44Zurich HB10:17 PMPisa Centrale$1581One-way1 transfer
Regionale 20663 · Regionale Veloce 4134+
U229878:30 AM10h04Zurich Airport6:34 PMPisa Centrale$2291One-way2 transfers
Regionale 20681 · Regionale Veloce 4136+
U229878:30 AM11h52Zurich Airport8:22 PMPisa Centrale$2291One-way2 transfers
Regionale 20677+
Intercity 518+
U229878:30 AM10h42Zurich Airport7:12 PMPisa Centrale$2361One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pisa:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $150 (€124).
A bus is $495 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $570 (€470).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VBZ to go to Pisa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Pisa by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Pisa by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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